Daily Archives: August 12, 2024

Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb favored to finish with most receiving touchdowns

With the NFL season on the horizon, bettors are always looking for new and exciting ways to wager on the upcoming season. One market fans are putting their money on is the players they think will have the most regular season receiving touchdowns. At the top of the oddsboard is Miami’s Tyreek Hill at +900. In 2023, the “Cheetah” — …

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What the AP preseason rankings tell us about the potential 12-team College Football Playoff field and bets to consider now

Nov 12, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell (left) and defensive end Derrick McLendon II (9) lead their team onto the field before a game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-491377 ORIG FILE ID: 20221112_tbs_bk3_167.JPG The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 …

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How Cowboys’ Micah Parsons could get even better under new DC Mike Zimmer

Eric Williams NFC West Writer OXNARD, Calif. — After a two-year absence from the NFL, Mike Zimmer has resurfaced as the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. He had been head coach of the Minnesota Vikings for eight seasons before being fired after the 2021 season. Zimmer, who previously served as the Dallas DC from 2000 to 2006, seems pleased to be …

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Jets’ Haason Reddick officially requests to be traded

The Jets’ Haason Reddick situation just got a lot messier. According to multiple reports, Reddick, a no-show at training camp due to his desire for a new contract, has now officially requested to be traded. Reddick, 29, was acquired by the Jets in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 1, with New York sending Philadelphia a conditional 2026 …

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5 big takeaways from the first AP Top 25 poll of the College Football season

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Folks, we’ve finally made it. It feels like it’s been so long since we’ve talked about college football, but we’re …

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Martavis Bryant has second workout with Commanders

Wide receiver Martavis Bryant is spending a little more time with the Commanders. Bryant worked out for the team in the spring and, per multiple reports, he is working out for them again on Tuesday. Bryant has not played in an NFL game since 2018, but spent time on the Cowboys practice squad last season after being reinstated from an …

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USC football nearly excluded from preseason AP Top 25 poll

TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 29: Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans talks to referee Michael Mothershed during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) It happened again. USC football, which was almost shut out of the preseason US LBM Coaches …

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Browns release RB John Kelly, sign three players

Monday brought several changes to the Browns’ 90-man roster. The team announced that they have released running back John Kelly. Kelly has been with the team since 2020 and has spent time on both the active roster and practice squad. Kelly appeared in five games over that time and had two carries for 13 yards. The Browns also signed linebacker …

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Alabama ranked No. 5 in 2024 preseason AP Poll

The Crimson Tide football team continued practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, as they prepare for the season opener and the first game under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer watches as Alabama defensive back Alijah May (38) runs a drill. The Alabama Crimson Tide were ranked as the No. 5 team in the country to begin the 2024 season according …

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Fantasy Football: All-Rebound team for 2024

You don’t always have to bank on identifying the next hot sleeper to nab some of the best values in your fantasy football drafts. Sometimes, the very best values are those coming off a down year. Here are six players primed for a bounceback season. Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray wasn’t rushed in his return from a torn ACL that …

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Gators emerge as top school for 4-star 2026 linebacker

. Florida football has elevated itself as one of the top candidates for 2026 four-star linebacker Izayia Williams after he retracted his Syracuse commitment just a week ago. Florida inside linebackers coach Ron Roberts went to Williams’ school back in May and made an offer to the 6-foot-1-inch, 205-pound linebacker. So it is quite evident that Billy Napier and his …

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Sean McVay: Stetson Bennett is a resilient guy

Most of Sunday afternoon was rough for Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett, as he threw four interceptions in the Rams’ preseason opener against the Cowboys. But when it mattered down the stretch in the fourth quarter, Bennett led Los Angeles on a 13-play drive that ended with a fourth-down, 6-yard touchdown pass to give his club a 13-12 win. Bennett, who …

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Check out SEC Network’s new anthem ahead of 2024 football season

Nov 11, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of the SEC logo on a chain marker during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 season will be a big one in the SEC. Not only is the league expanding to 16 teams …

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Bengals activate DT Devonnsha Maxwell

The Bengals will have another defensive tackle at practice as training camp rolls along this week. The team announced on Monday morning that they have activated Devonnsha Maxwell from the physically unable to perform list. The move clears the way for Maxwell to participate in practice and preseason games. Maxwell signed with the Bengals after going undrafted out of Chattanooga …

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